Advanced Specialist, Product Management

Pearson is a global leader in lifelong learning, committed to helping individuals realize their educational goals. The Advanced Specialist in Product Management will drive the integration and ongoing success of licensed content partners within K-12 digital learning products, ensuring seamless technical and workflow integration while managing partner relationships and content utilization.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and facilitate relationships with third party content providers, determining appropriate product fit, technical integration, and data privacy requirements based on state standard requirements and PVS system requirements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine requirements, lead product discovery for new content partnerships, and maintain an accurate accounting of allowable sources
• Anticipate review periods for contract renewals, expirations, and ensure timely action on all partner agreements
• Using the existing PVS platforms (Pearson Online Classroom, PAICE, PowerBI) and AI applications, develop an accurate inventory system and/or ability to query for third party content throughout the PVS content ecosystem
• Lead change management when partners sunset products or update offerings, identifying and onboarding suitable replacements
• Drive Names and Role Provisioning Services (NRPS) and single-sign-on (SSO) implementation, collaborating with PVS technical teams for smooth partner integration
• Visualize and document workflow for all licensed content partners, ensuring clarity and efficiency for internal teams and users across the K-12 curriculum

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in education, business, or related field
• 3–5 years' experience in product management, business analysis, or a similar role—preferably in EdTech or SaaS
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira)
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Baseline understanding of 1EdTech standards, including LTI Advantage features: Names and Role Provisioning Services, Deep Linking, and Assignment and Grade Services
• Experience with SSO integrations and managing external partnerships is a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment
• Strategic Thinking (Effective): Shape long-term content integration and anticipate partner trends
• Data Analysis (Effective): Use data to inform partner selection and workflow improvements
• Stakeholder Engagement (Intermediate): Build strong relationships with partners and internal teams
• Adaptability (Intermediate): Respond quickly to changes in partner offerings or curriculum needs
• Product Development (Effective): Support enhancements to the K-12 curriculum through partner integration
• Artificial Intelligence (Intermediate): Leverage AI to streamline content management and workflow visualization